Entertainment
New on streaming: The Sandman returns, and Idris Elba is UK Prime Minister
The Sandman is back for Season 2 on Netflix, which is also releasing a new documentary about the 7/7 bombings in London. Oh, and we’ll see Idris Elba again. Yummy.
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YouTube prankster sued by In-N-Out for harassing customers while pretending to be an employee
YouTuber and internet personality Bryan Arnett is being sued by the popular burger chain In-N-Out for posing as an employee while harassing customers for content.
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The Liver King allegedly threatened Joe Rogan, now he’s in jail
The organ-eating bodybuilder, the Liver King, has been arrested for supposedly threatening world-famous podcaster Joe Rogan.
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“Very intriguing:” Amazon hires Dune’s Denis Villeneuve to direct next Bond movie
Fans are elated as Amazon picks Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune and Blade Runner 2049, as the director of the next James Bond film.
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Jeff Bezos forced to move Venice wedding amid protests
“If you can rent Venice for your wedding, you can pay more tax,” read a giant banner unfurled by activists in a city’s central square.
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The rise of supermarket tourism on social media
From Aldi hauls to egg refrigeration debates, Gen Z travelers are skipping monuments for snack aisles – and turning supermarket trips into viral, culturally curious adventures on TikTok and YouTube.
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AI gives kung fu cinema a second wind – and a cyberpunk future
AI is giving kung fu cinema a second wind, reviving Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and reimagining the future, all in razor-sharp 4K.
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What did JD Vance say to get suspended in just 12 minutes after setting foot on Bluesky?
Vice President of the United States JD Vance joined Bluesky but was promptly booted off the platform just minutes after making his first post.
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WWIII is trending – how Gen Z memes through the madness
WWIII is trending online as Iran-Israel tensions escalate – but instead of panic, Gen Z is responding with memes, bread loaves, and dark humor as digital coping mechanisms.
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It’s official. YouTube and other streaming services now bigger than TV
Streaming has reached a “historic milestone” as services like YouTube and Netflix eclipse traditional broadcast and cable.
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What’s a “fridge cigarette?” The new Gen Z TikTok trend stinking up the internet
Gen Z has sparked a new trend on TikTok where users are scrapping the traditional smoke break for something completely different.
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New on streaming: The Gilded Age is back, so are The Buccaneers
In a battle of fictional high societies, The Gilded Age is facing off against The Buccaneers. These historical soap operas are back for their third and second seasons, respectively.
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Disney live action vs animated classics: which do Americans prefer?
Which do viewers in the US prefer, Disney’s newest live-action movies or their animated classics? Find out here.
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An AI model attempts to predict when you’ll die — here's what happened when I tried it
I’ve tried many AI models – from ChatGPT to Claude and Notion AI. But this one was definitely a new one for me — a Death Calculator called Life2vec that aims to predict my “expiration date”.
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Instagram “astronaut” or influencer illusion? NASA pushes back on viral space claim
Brazilian influencer Laysa Peixoto claimed she’s a “Class of 2025” astronaut with Titans Space, sparking controversy. NASA denied ties, raising questions about her credentials and influencer marketing in general.
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OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue banned following extreme “petting zoo” challenge promise
The notorious OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue has reportedly been banned from the adult entertainment site after her plan to do her extreme “petting zoo” challenge violated the platform’s Acceptable Use Policy and Terms of Service
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Gen Z is over the iPhone – here’s why they’re switching to BlackBerries for a digital detox
Digital dependency will make you collapse. That’s unless you trade your iPhone in for a BlackBerry.
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HBO and CNN owner to separate streaming and cable TV businesses
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced plans to separate the company into two separate firms. One will concentrate on its streaming and studio business, and the other will attempt to revive its lagging cable TV operation.
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New on streaming: Schwarzenegger and Attenborough provide the summer fun
No sensible streaming platform premieres its truly big stuff over the summer, but it is a good time to release some great documentaries.
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Sequoia Capitals pours $100M into indie streaming service Mubi: what’s up?
Sequoia Capital, an American venture capital firm, invests a lot, and often. But a $100 million investment into Mubi, an indie film platform, is its first major foray into a European streaming company. That’s highly unusual.
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